In the very near future, Samantha Gibson will perform her audition for the national television show, The Voice. And whether she makes it to the show or not, this already proves to be a positive experience for her in her love for theater and music. COURTESY OF SAMANTHA GIBSON

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:37 AM

One of the most anticipated television shows of the new year may be the return of The Voice on Monday evenings on NBC. When the four chairs turn for a talented musician, that singer’s dreams are close to becoming a reality.

One of the most anticipated television shows of the new year may be the return of The Voice on Monday evenings on NBC. When the four chairs turn for a talented musician, that singer’s dreams are close to becoming a reality.

The 1902 Milwaukee Elevator looms over the Preston Trailhead, reminding residents and tourists of days gone by when the railroad provided the primary method of transportation. Now in the hands of the Preston Historical Society, it is one of the iconic historical sights within the community.

A Valentine’s performance will provide some advice on dating and love, but most of all, it will provide plenty of laughs as “Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage” hits the stage in Spring Valley Feb. 12 through 14.

“We’re inviting people to bomb the library with love…we have a bunch of hearts and tools here for people to use to decorate the hearts, and they’ll be put in the windows when they’re done,” stated Chatfield Public Library director Monica Erickson.

“We love trails and just being active. We like that Spring Valley has the eight miles of trails within the city, but we thought wouldn’t it be great if Spring Valley could be connected to something else?”

When Friends of Forestville gathered at the Gateway for their annual Christmas dinner party, they were celebrating more than just another year of successfully supporting Historic Forestville site. Everyone was interested to see just how the endowment fund was progressing.

Christmastime is the season of giving and residents in Fillmore County show their giving spirit each year through Christmas in Fillmore County. This countywide effort makes sure everyone, no matter what their financial or social situations, have presents under their tree on Christmas morning.